Carlos Costa answers “This book is disgusting to me. I do not...”

Patricia Barry asked this question about Educated:

This book is disgusting to me. I do not understand why an educated and worldly individual would have difficulty understanding the horrible and violent upbringing that she experienced. It is unbelievable to me that she could not understand the violent situation, yet uneducated upbringing she endured. I have completely misunderstood her manner of education in a life in our country, in this country, how is this possible?

Carlos Costa More disgusting to me is to know that this type of situation still occurs in the middle of the 21st century. How is it possible to have people so retr…moreMore disgusting to me is to know that this type of situation still occurs in the middle of the 21st century. How is it possible to have people so retrogressed, so stupid and ignorant about such basic issues? I feel very sorry for her and for all the people who still suffer from this type of families and environment. it is scary to think that this reality still happens in the present and can be anywhere ...(less)

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